Farewell to the story of one of the most popular anime of recent years, the end of an important isekai is near

Every year, many anime series stand out, and the isekai genre consistently produces some of the most popular ones. One of these is set to conclude its story in 2025 after more than a decade in publication.

That series is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, originally written as a light novel by Fuse—an approach common within the isekai genre. The novel’s illustrations are by Mitz Vah, while Taiki Kawakami handles the manga adaptation. Fuse has announced that he intends to finish the series in 2025.

Although the original plan was to conclude the novel after 22 volumes, the story was extended. With the final arc in progress since 2018, it seems likely that the series will indeed reach its conclusion this year.

What is the isekai genre?

This is a common question, as isekai is one of the most popular subgenres in Japanese animation. Isekai stories typically involve one or more characters from Earth who, either by accident or intent, are transported to a parallel universe—often a fantasy world.

There, they must adapt to their new surroundings and all the challenges that come with it. One of the most prominent isekai titles in recent years is the aforementioned That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

The end of an Isekai Classic

Since its anime adaptation premiered in 2018, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has performed exceptionally well, spawning three seasons, spin-offs, and films. Although the novel may be coming to an end, the franchise still has plenty to offer. The series is available on Crunchyroll, a streaming platform that specializes in anime.

What is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime about?

The official synopsis for the anime is as follows:

Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old man stuck in an unsatisfying job and life, is killed by a thief. However, instead of this being the end, he wakes up to discover that he has been reincarnated in a world of magic and swordplay… as a slime!

Now, he must adapt to his new form and life. Fortunately, he gains two unique abilities: one that grants him a deep understanding of his surroundings and another that allows him to copy the skills of his opponents.

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